Command

Plan and task air mobility operations according to the theater priorities.
The baseline AOC organization includes an AOC commander, five divisions
(strategy, combat plans, combat operations, ISR, and air mobility), and multiple
support/specialty teams. Each integrates numerous disciplines in a cross-functional
team approach to planning and execution. Liaisons from other Service and functional
components may also be present to represent the full range of joint air, space, and
cyberspace capabilities made available to the COMAFFOR/JFACC. The following
provides a summary of the major elements of an AOC.
The AOC Commander is charged with effectively managing air component
operations and establishing the AOC battle rhythm. The AOC commander develops
and directs processes to plan, coordinate, allocate, task, execute, and assess air
component operations in the AOR/JOA based on JFC and COMAFFOR/JFACC
guidance. The AOC commander commands the AOC weapons system (but not AETF
forces) and should be prepared to direct a C/JAOC when the COMAFFOR is
designated as the C/JFACC.
The Strategy Division concentrates on long-range planning of air component
operations to achieve theater objectives by developing, refining, disseminating, and
assessing progress toward achieving the COMAFFOR/JFACC component strategy.
The strategy division is normally task organized into four functionally oriented core
teams: the strategy plans team, the strategy guidance team, the operational
assessment team, and the information operations team. Key products include the
JAOP, the AOD, and other COMAFFOR/JFACC guidance.
The Combat Plans Division applies operational art to develop detailed
execution plans for air component operations. The combat plans division is normally
task organized into four functionally oriented core teams: the targeting effects team; the
MAAP team; the ATO production team; and the C2 planning team. The division’s key
products are an area air defense plan, airspace control plan, and a daily ATO, ACO,
special instructions, and joint integrated prioritized target list.
The Combat Operations Division monitors and executes current operations.
The combat operations division is also the focal point for monitoring the execution of
joint and combined operations, such as TST, TMD, joint suppression of enemy air
defense supported by theater forces, and joint air attack team. The combat operations
division is normally task-organized into four functionally oriented core teams: offensive
operations, defensive operations, senior intelligence duty officer team, and interface
control team. The division’s main products are daily ATO/ACO changes, the airspace
control plan, and air defense plan.
The ISR Division, in conjunction with the other AOC divisions, plans and
executes airborne ISR operations and provides combat ISR support to air component
planning, execution, and assessment activities. The ISR division has four core teams:
the analysis, correlation and fusion team; the targets/tactical assessment team; the ISR
operations team; and the processing, exploitation, and dissemination management
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